The incumbent plays a pivotal role in advancing the internationalisation goals of LUMS by managing student and staff mobility programs, supporting strategic international partnerships, and ensuring a high-quality experience for inbound and outbound exchange participants. The specialist serves as a key liaison between LUMS and its global partners, facilitating smooth implementation of exchange agreements, coordinating international events and visits, and promoting global opportunities within the university community.

• Explore and develop international linkages and student exchange programs of LUMS with international universities and partners.
• Develop and implement study abroad marketing and student recruitment strategy in consultation with the Director of Internationalisation as well as coordination and representation of the University in student recruitment and other international and domestic promotional activities.
• Manage active exchange programs’ admissions processing for outgoing and incoming students.
• Ensure completion of all necessary documentation, communication, and coordination with all relevant internal and external departments, strictly following the admissions schedule of partner universities.
• Manage international exchange and student events such as registration, orientation, farewell, exchange information sessions, and exchange pre-departure briefings.
• Support the management of the annual internationalization budget and funding operations including government funding opportunities and initiatives and ensure compliance with the University and government regulations.
• Prepare operational and strategic reports highlighting the performance and achievements of the Office of International Affairs.
• Manage operational and administrative matter of the office including space management, documentation, and internal and external coordination.
• Create and maintain a network of relevant stakeholders like foreign missions, universities, educational organizations, etc.
• Design and create visually compelling social media posts, flyers, posters, brochures, and other marketing materials that align with the Office of International Affairs' branding.
• Collaborate with the team to develop creative concepts for promotional campaigns and events.
• Develop the activities and events that will be hosted throughout the semester.
• Maintain and update the Office of International Affair’s website, ensuring content is accurate, up-to-date, and engaging.
• Liaise with the IT department to test, evaluate, diagnose, and solve hardware or software-related queries.
• Conduct research to support OIA initiatives, including market analysis, audience insights, and trends in international education.
•  Compile and present research findings in a clear and organized manner.
• Draft and edit content for various platforms, including website copy, social media captions, newsletters, and official documents.

•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•  Strong research skills with the ability to analyze data and present insights clearly.
•  Proven experience in graphic design with a strong portfolio showcasing work in social media and print design.
•  Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
•  Time management and multitasking

• Attention to detail to manage student applications, mobility documents, and course evaluations.
• Creativity and proactiveness
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to internationalisation
•  Event and program management

Bachelor’s/Master’s from HEC recognized university.

At least 3 years of work experience in research, client, customer, or forward-facing role. An internationally orientated role with significant international collaborations will be a plus.

What We Offer:

A Learning Ecosystem

LUMS offers a dynamic work culture that encourages learning and innovation, skills development, and contribution to areas beyond your job role. You will have the opportunity to learn and interact with the best academic minds in Pakistan, as well as to work with highly experienced professionals.

Intellectual Freedom

We believe in the pursuit of knowledge, provide the freedom to explore across different disciplines and value the diverse expression of all community members for mutual learning and advancement.

Benefits

LUMS offers competitive benefits to its academic and professional colleagues including Provident Fund, Group Life Insurance, EOBI for Pension Scheme, Outpatient medical coverage for self and family, and In-patient Health Insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.

Campus Perks

The LUMS campus offers all the facilities and amenities of a world-class university, including a Sports Complex offering international standard courts for badminton, squash, tennis, basketball and volleyball, a FINA certified 25M swimming pool, and separate gyms for women and men. In addition to the LUMS Dining Center, there is a variety of eateries across campus offering popular cuisines, a breath-taking mosque, a medical centre, the LUMS Library, car parking as well as transport facilities for females, and a professionally run Day Care Center for children of community members.

Discounts

LUMS also provides a wide range of corporate discounts and internal educational discounts to its community as a token of each member’s value to our community. Our internal educational discounts include waiver of undergraduate tuition fees of employees’ children studying at LUMS, scholarships for master’s programs in several schools, and executive development programs offered by the nationally recognized Rausing Executive Development Center (REDC).

LUMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, age, non-disqualifying physical or psychological disability or social status. Candidates belonging to minority groups are encouraged to apply.